Lazy Lawyer..??? Poor Ethics??...Lawyer Malpractice??

[me_dial_01]

What is the name of your state? N.C.

I'm going through an undesired divorce process, as all are I'd assume. Anyway, I retained my attorney at the time of seperation one year ago.(In NC divorce requires a 1 year seperation). So now one year later my attorney has mailed me to state he will not be able to handle my case....with no explaination...any that I should seek other counsel. Less than 30 days of the divorce. I've been screw in this case since day one and my lawyer is well aware of all situations. Now I have to start from scratch with a new attorney??? A years worth of information and painful situations?? I can call this guy 31 times a month and he is always "unavailable"....yeah right.
So is this proper for an attorney to drop someone right at the court date? Seems un-ethical. And I've already paid this guy for the case! Should a report be filed with the board?

Any help Would be great.

Thank You,
Mark from NC

[Ohiogal]

Why is he dropping your case? You need an explanation? You paid him for the case -- does that mean he did it flat fee? What did your retainer agreement say? Normally a judge will not let the attorney withdraw that close to a trial without an EXTREMELY good reason. So something is off here.

[me_dial_01]

I'm working out of town at the moment, and obviously no since in calling him. But as soon as I return home, I will be visiting his office for explaination. Something is definitely mysterious. I'll post info as I know.

Any other replys or suggestions are welcome.